50Dro Axle Sliders for XB and 1125 motorcycles

[thunderstormgrowl]

Will the entire slotted ones be anodized or just the ends?

 

[50dro]

The whole aluminum part as was done in the past. This will protect it from damage from the lift. If I'm not mistaken, you can't mask off a part in the anodizing process as you can in powder coating?

 

[thunderstormgrowl]

Ok sweet. Dont mark me down, but I am pretty sure I will be getting the slotted set if I like how the turn out. Thanks for the info

 

[xtremelow]

If I'm not mistaken, you can't mask off a part in the anodizing process as you can in powder coating?

Correct since Anodizing is actually applied using electrolysis so chemicals are applied not just an electical current. Similar to an electroplating, so basically absorbed into the material versus powder coat that is just a dry paint, melted and baked on to harden.

Anodizing's Benefits

as defined by the Aluminum Anodizing Council

The unique anodized finish is the only one in the metals industry that satisfies each of the factors that must be considered when selecting a high performance aluminum finish:

Durability. Most anodized products have an extremely long life span and offer significant economic advantages through maintenance and operating savings. Anodizing is a reacted finish that is integrated with the underlying aluminum for total bonding and unmatched adhesion.

Color Stability. Exterior anodic coatings provide good stability to ultraviolet rays, do not chip or peel, and are easily repeatable.

Ease of Maintenance. Scars and wear from fabrication, handling, installation, frequent surface dirt cleaning and usage are virtually non-existent. Rinsing or mild soap and water cleaning usually will restore an anodized surface to its original appearance. Mild abrasive cleaners can be used for more difficult deposits.

Aesthetics. Anodizing offers a large increasing number of gloss and color alternatives and minimizes or eliminates color variations. Unlike other finishes, anodizing allows the aluminum to maintain its metallic appearance.

Cost. A lower initial finishing cost combines with lower maintenance costs for greater long-term value.

Health and Safety. Anodizing is a safe process that is not harmful to human health. An anodized finish is chemically stable, will not decompose; is non-toxic; and is heat-resistant to the melting point of aluminum (1,221 degrees F.)

Since the anodizing process is a reinforcement of a naturally occurring oxide process, it is non-hazardous and produces no harmful or dangerous by-products.

Here is a step by step to the Ano.

Pre-Treatment: Cleaning is done in a non-etching, alkaline detergent heated to approximately 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This process removes accumulated contaminants and light oils.

Rinsing: Multiple rinses, some using strictly de-ionized water, follow each process step.

Etching (Chemical Milling): Etching in caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) prepares the aluminum for anodizing by chemically removing a thin layer of aluminum. This alkaline bath gives the aluminum surface a matte appearance.

Desmutting: Rinsing in an acidic solution removes unwanted surface alloy constituent particles not removed by the etching process.

Anodizing: Aluminum is immersed in a tank containing an electrolyte having a 15% sulfuric acid concentration. Electric current is passed through the electrolyte and the aluminum is made the anode in this electrolytic cell; the tank is the cathode. Voltage applied across the anode and cathode causes negatively charged anions to migrate to the anode where the oxygen in the anions combines with the aluminum to form aluminum oxide (Al2O3).

Coloring: Anodic films are well suited to a variety of coloring methods including absorptive dyeing, both organic and inorganic dyestuffs, and electrolytic coloring, both the Sandocolor® and Anolok® processes.

Sealing: In all the anodizing process, the proper sealing of the porous oxide coating is absolutely essential to the satisfactory performance of the coating. The pores must be rendered nonabsorbent to provide maximum resistance to corrosion and stains. This is accomplished through a hydrothermal treatment in proprietary chemical baths or by capping the pores via the precipitation of metal salts in the pore openings.

 

[50dro]

Great info Xtremelow!! Thanks!!![up]

 

[50dro]

I'll have some prototypes of the spooled sliders Monday or Tuesday![up] I'll post some pics as soon as I get them.

PS - If anyone is interested in an 1125 set I have 2 in hand ready to ship! Let me know!

 

[dave_xb12r]

about the anodizing process, I've seen masking and multi colors done.

 

[xtremelow]

My buddy has multiple colors on his paintball gun. But it is a half and half color and a fade in the middle, so it looks like they just dipped one side then flipped it and redid it to the other side with a different color...

Wonder what tape they would use to seal the part since it is a chemical process? Any idea Dave?

 

[dave_xb12r]

No idea. I don't know a whole lot about anodizing, but I'd like to get into it.

 

[mowgoli84]

It's a BMW K1200R!  Any other BMW / Buell riders out there!?!? 

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Im thinking of selling it soon tho =(

you're only about 45 min from me i think!

 

[50dro]

Im thinking of selling it soon tho =(

you're only about 45 min from me i think!

They're interesting bikes! Too bad you have to sell it...

Let me know if you'd be interested in a set for that XB. Where are you located? I don't think I've seen your bike around? I'm in Cranberry Twp.

 

[twoguns]

hey dro... do you have another set for a 2010 1125cr? i need a set for a mate here is sydney. let me know.

 

[mowgoli84]

50. I'm in clarion pa. I am definitely interested in a set for my xb. I'm sure its in the thread but how much do you charge?
I don't have to sell the bike but my boss is interested in it, and i dont ride it that much anymore, the buell is better and funner around where i live =) the k is silly fast tho lol as you know!

Anyways, we should try to get together sometime in the spring, theres a few of us all around the pittsburgh area.

what kind of mileage you have on the k? what year? mines an 04 and i just rolled over 10k this past summer, yea.. i know lol.. i put way more miles on the buell.. didnt help that two of those years I was in physical therapy for a string of injuries ;(

 

[50dro]

hey dro... do you have another set for a 2010 1125cr? i need a set for a mate here is sydney. let me know.

Well...Right now I have 2 1125 sets that haven't been spoken for yet although just today I've heard from 3 people (including yourself) that said they were interested. Let's give it through the weekend to see if the first two people come through with payment. Regardless, I will be making more in the next few months and can get you a set then at the latest. Sorry...Just trying to be as fair as possible. I'll be in touch soon! Thanks!

 

[50dro]

50. I'm in clarion pa. I am definitely interested in a set for my xb. I'm sure its in the thread but how much do you charge?
I don't have to sell the bike but my boss is interested in it, and i dont ride it that much anymore, the buell is better and funner around where i live =) the k is silly fast tho lol as you know!

Anyways, we should try to get together sometime in the spring, theres a few of us all around the pittsburgh area.

what kind of mileage you have on the k? what year? mines an 04 and i just rolled over 10k this past summer, yea.. i know lol.. i put way more miles on the buell.. didnt help that two of those years I was in physical therapy for a string of injuries ;(

Hi! Thanks! Let me know if you want a spooled or standard set for your XB. I charge $90.

I would love to get together in the Spring although it doesn't seem like it will come fast enough (hating this weather) There does seem to be an increase in Buell ownership in W. PA lately! [up]

The k doesn't belong to me unfortunately. It belongs to my friend who also has the 2010 CR that you see in the pics. It's a pretty cool bike. I think it's an 04 but I'm not positive. He has his all blacked out and has an Akrapovic CF pipe on it. It's pretty sweet!

Hope to see you around!! Take care & thanks!

 

[mowgoli84]

Hi!  Thanks!  Let me know if you want a spooled or standard set for your XB.  I charge $90.

I would love to get together in the Spring although it doesn't seem like it will come fast enough (hating this weather)  There does seem to be an increase in Buell ownership in W. PA lately!

The k doesn't belong to me unfortunately.  It belongs to my friend who also has the 2010 CR that you see in the pics.  It's a pretty cool bike.  I think it's an 04 but I'm not positive.  He has his all blacked out and has an Akrapovic CF pipe on it.  It's pretty sweet!

Hope to see you around!!  Take care & thanks!

yeah, we'll have to get together for sure. I don't know a lot of roads in your area but I know some great ones around here if you are ever in the area. Dumb question but whats the diff. between the spooled and standard? if you ever get a chance to ride the K do it! =) Hope spring comes sooner than usual this year.. gooo global warming! I'm moving to B.C. in july so we'll have to get together a few times before I go.

I'm def interested in the sliders =)

 

[50dro]

Dumb question but whats the diff. between the spooled and standard?

Standard:

Spooled:

Spooled rears allow you to lift the bike from the sliders if you have a stand that is equipped to do so. It's really personal preference depending on if you want to lift your bike in that manner. Let me know what you think.

 

[mowgoli84]

yup =) i'm headed to tampa tomorrow for a bitsy I'll get at you when I get back

 

[50dro]

yup =) i'm headed to tampa tomorrow for a bitsy I'll get at you when I get back

Sweet! Enjoy! I'll be here when you're ready.

To all: In general, what I'm doing is using what you guys say you want to determine what configurations I stock. There's no obligation at this point. If you let me know what you're interested in, I will make sure to have enough parts to cover your needs and then stock accordingly.

A few of you have asked for the "natural" finish. I will accommodate those that contact me before I put my order in and treat them as "special orders" but don't have any intentions to set any aside that way that are not spoken for so if "natural" is what you want please let me know in advance and I'll be sure to accommodate. I hope to place my order with the machine shop in the next few weeks after I test fit the spooled rears and make any changes needed.

Thanks for all your support!! As always, I'm excited to make these for you and look forward to seeing them on your bikes and getting your feedback!

 

[50dro]

All the 1125 sets that I had in stock are spoken and paid for! Thanks!

So far I have ZERO interest in the 1125 sliders for the new build.[confused] Let's hear from you 1125 guys!